Trek along Inca Trail to Machu Picchu for Eden Valley Hospice because Our mum was cared for at the hospice

We provide specialist care and support to people with life limiting conditions

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Hi. We're Nicola Reay and Fiona Ismay and we're hoping toraise lot of money by completing a trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

Sisters, both in our 40s and with absolutely no experienceof international trekking, we will set off for deepest, darkest Peru on May 26 with the twin aim of safely reaching our remote destination high in the Andes - and boosting funds for the Eden Valley Hospice back home in Cumbria.

The hospice is the 2017 charity of the year for Reays busand coach company, where Nicola is finance director. "Our Mum was cared for at the hospice, so we know first-hand what great work they do and how much the money can help the hospice with the special care they give," she says.

"We both enjoy walking in the Lake District withfamily, friends and dogs but this trip is the absolute ultimate hike. It is something we have both always been drawn to and now we can help other people by doing it," adds Fiona.

Equipped with a sleeping bag each, we'll be camping insub-zero temperatures while trekking nearly 30 miles over four days at altitude through sub-tropical jungle and cloud forest, climbing to around 4,000 metres. That's three times higher than Ben Nevis!

Oh - and our guides are also asking us to hand in our mobilephones as part of a "digital detox." Not sure which is morefrightening!

Thanks for taking time to ready our story and a huge "Thank You" for donating.

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Eden Valley Hospice is dedicated to caring and supporting local people with life limiting illnesses and conditions.
Jigsaw is Cumbria's Children's Hospice, caring for children and young people with life limiting conditions.